Suggestions anyone?

[reaper8496]

I am going to be going out today to do some door knocking and I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions to add on to my permission slip [emoji1]

 

[Captain Caveman]

Does that work for you?
I've never used a permission slip because I feel like I may get a NO if the land owner actually had to sign something. With some of my permissions, the owner wants to chat a little while and I always oblige them. Others just say "Go ahead" or "Sure" and don't act like they really want to talk, so I surely don't want to say "Well can you come sign this".
I'm definitely curious if this is a tried and true method you use or just a well intentioned idea.

To answer your question, it looks good and I have no wording suggestions. I personally use business cards with my personal information on the front and MD ethics on the back.

 

[reaper8496]

Does that work for you?
I've never used a permission slip because I feel like I may get a NO if the land owner actually had to sign something. With some of my permissions, the owner wants to chat a little while and I always oblige them. Others just say "Go ahead" or "Sure" and don't act like they really want to talk, so I surely don't want to say "Well can you come sign this".
I'm definitely curious if this is a tried and true method you use or just a well intentioned idea.

To answer your question, it looks good and I have no wording suggestions. I personally use business cards with my personal information on the front and MD ethics on the back.

Actually, this is my first time door knocking. I'm just worried if I get people that will turn on me and pull me into court for holes that THEY dig up after I leave. So I figured that if I get them to sign this paper, I will be safe from getting sued. But if you didn't have any problem like that before, then I probably shouldn't worry.

 

[Fourwayz]

CC, like you, I carry business cards and talk to people. i usually reserve the "sign this" forms for the Realtors I MAY ask every now and then.

 

[RTH]

Try this link, it has several permission forms that you can look at depending on the situation.

MDHTALK - Forms: Permission Letter

I agree with the Cpt., usually a friendly conversation goes a long way and may even get important information for areas on a property to focus on. A little chit chat may even get a few referrals for neighboring properties to hunt. If possible, have the property owner call or introduce you to his neighbors. An introduction can go a long way to "greasing the wheels" towards permission.

Good Luck!

 

[G.I.B.]

I'd not sign it, just because I don't like signing stuff- from people I don't know.

I like the business card, maybe on the 'lighter' side, and your contact info. That way if they change their mind, they can call you.

Keep it simple, relaxed and visit with them.

 

[reaper8496]

Thanks for all the suggestions!! I went with what CC said, and asked someone politely and she said, oh sure! So, needless to say, I am just gonna go with that from now on. I just got back from the hunt and on my second hit, I got a 1821....large cent! I'm so freaking stoked!!!

 

[cudamark]

Wow! Nice! I agree with those who say to avoid signed contracts, unless asked for by the landowner. Now, if they're not going to be on the property while you're searching, I'd ask them for a simple permission slip that only says that you're allowed to detect on the property as their guest, just in case a neighbor calls the cops on you.

 

[jamiefind]

Congrats, reaper!

I'm a contracts lawyer and got a kick out of your draft letter. I do agree with others here, though. It's hard for me to imagine the detectorist being exposed to liability from the landowner. I have, though, toyed with the idea of creating a little slip of paper to hand to the landowner with a copy of my ID and a statement that I waive any legal rights of recourse I might have against them for any injuries while I'm on their property. That's what I would want to see from a total stranger wanting to dig around my land.

I wonder if that's just because I'm a lawyer, though, and maybe I'm more risk averse because of it. It might spook an otherwise friendly conversation to give them something with legal language, never mind that it's to their benefit. Since you had the kind of mind to draft your permission slip earlier, what do you think?

 

[Captain Caveman]

I actually have a release of liability form that I modified for my metal detecting. I keep a few copies in the car, but have yet had anyone ask for one. If the situation arises, I have them handy.

 

[Patriot 1776]

I agree, need to talk to the person

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